cron

Schedules recurring reminders and automated tasks with cron expressions and ISO datetime triggers.

7|5|Updated May 7, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/14790897/MiQi --skill cron-14790897

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Skill: cron
Source: https://github.com/14790897/MiQi/tree/main/miqi/skills/cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/14790897/MiQi --skill cron-14790897

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of managing recurring reminders and time-sensitive tasks, ensuring that important actions are executed or brought to your attention exactly when needed without manual intervention.

Core Features & Use Cases

Flexible Scheduling: Supports one-time alerts, recurring reminders, and dynamic task execution using cron expressions.
Timezone Awareness: Handles complex scheduling across different global timezones to ensure accuracy for distributed workflows.
Use Case: Automate daily status reports by scheduling a task to check repository metrics every morning at 9 AM in your local timezone.

Quick Start

Use the cron skill to schedule a daily reminder for your morning standup meeting at 9 AM in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Frequently Asked Questions about cron

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I schedule recurring reminders and automated tasks using cron expressions?▼

To schedule recurring reminders and automated tasks, you use cron-based logic with ISO datetime triggers to define execution intervals. This supports periodic data polling, time-sensitive notifications, and one-time event management without manual intervention.

Can I handle timezone-aware scheduling for reminders across different global regions?▼

Yes, timezone-aware scheduling handles complex recurring tasks across different global timezones. This ensures accurate execution for distributed workflows by applying robust timezone handling and persistent job tracking.

What is the best way to automate daily status reports and periodic data polling?▼

Automating daily status reports and periodic data polling is best achieved by scheduling a recurring task using cron expressions. You define the specific execution interval and timezone, such as 9 AM local time, to trigger the automated task reliably.

Does cron-based scheduling support both one-time event management and recurring task execution?▼

Cron-based scheduling supports both one-time event management and recurring task execution through flexible scheduling. It processes ISO datetime triggers for single alerts alongside dynamic recurring rules for ongoing automated reminders.

Why do my scheduled reminders and time-sensitive tasks fail to execute across different timezones?▼

Scheduled reminders and time-sensitive tasks fail across timezones when robust timezone handling and persistent job tracking are not properly configured. Accurate execution requires aligning your cron expressions and ISO datetime triggers with the correct local timezone.